- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, PA
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422301001802
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #16 of 22
- elementary schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch ranks #16 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Susquehanna Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422301001802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 422301001802 · Harrisburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 18.4:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students)
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch held near 801 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquehanna Tw
Susquehanna Twp Ms
820 students
- This school
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
792 students
- Susquehanna Tw
Susquehanna Twp Hs
767 students
- Sara Lindemuth
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
758 students
What this shows Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch compares
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 792 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.3%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 17.3%
Two or More 13.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.5, Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susquehanna Township Sd reports $14,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Twp Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susquehanna Twp Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sara Lindemuth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Standard public school
758 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
North Side El Sch
Standard public school
722 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paxtonia El Sch
Standard public school
682 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
South Side El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
West Hanover El Sch
Standard public school
589 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Melrose Sch
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
How many students attend Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch has 792 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
62.8% of students at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is African American at 30.3% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch rank among elementary schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch ranks #16 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Susquehanna Township Sd?
Besides Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch, Susquehanna Township Sd also operates Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students), Susquehanna Twp Hs (767 students), and Sara Lindemuth El Sch (758 students). See the Susquehanna Township Sd district page for the complete list.